Kalendar Publications Incorporated Vbiume'^ Box 627 San Francisco, Ca. 94101 Next lssue: Fri. 24 Deadline Mon, SAN i i The Fury” - A Shocker GAYS LIKE STYLE, GLAMOUR OF IT ALL by Mike Schmitz by dalas stamper with his presentation of Moscow, allegedly for What is it about a performer John Farris' popular novel attempting to leave that that draws the gay fans to "The Fury," opening March country with state secrets worship at his or her 15 at the Regency Theatre, about its research into shrine? What is it about Producer -Frank Yablans parapsychology. those chosen ones that makes brings to the screen a "THE. FURY" focuses on a man gays keep their memories bold and challenging enter­ who is trying to rescue his alive, often long after they tainment, startling as teenage son, possessed of retire or die? tomorrow's headlines. psychic powers, from a It is that spark'. That Kirk DouglaSf John Cassavetes super-secret U.S. government electric something, that Carrie Snodgrass, and Amy agency which is using him. touch of class or trash Irving star in "THE FVRY Because he himself once that makes them unique. directed by Brian De Palma. worked for that agency, the Why is Judy Garland still It is a dramatic film,as man, played by Kirk Douglas, revered though dead these riveting as recent news­ has a considerable know­ many years? She was some­ paper stories about the de­ ledge of its inner workings, thing special...even when tention of an American which makes it all the she was down and out, gays Journalist in Moscow because more urgent for him to be still supported her, perhaps of a series of articles he silenced. not her the person, but,the Barbra Streisand, the is doing on parapsychology As the facts of the CIA’s Judy of the Legend. Much- 'little Jewish girl' with and mind control. involvement in mind control of her life had been hell and gays understood that; the voice, the snap, the experiments continue to be bark and the bite the revealed through newspaper but mainly, Judy gave...gave until there was nothing more glamour and the style of a exposes and Congressional comet... putting excitement investigations, "THE FURY," to give, and then turned around and gave some more.. and brilliance into all is the first to deal with those who see her, Bette the timely issue of parapsy­ she gave love and from the gays, she got it back, al­ Davis has legions of gays chology in. the form of a who know miles of dialogue popular entertainment. though she was reported to be a little contemptuous' from most of her movies, A meeting with- a young mainly, "All About Eve", psychic girl who is also of gays, she knew that being manipulated by the she could count on them to agency, helps precipitate return the love she gave to the final confrontation all the audiences and she between pursued and pursuers. also had to know that that The scientific possibility ' was vital, to her and to that extraordinary psychic them. powers reside in certain Others know that is true people has fascinated re­ for them too. Gays rally around such epochs of Even while the Frank Yablan searchers for expionage ser­ 'glamour and individuality presentation was being shot vices both in Russia and the as Marlene Dietrich; .•the on location in Chicago, a United States for many years. with her glittery gowns, Los Angeles Times corres­ While the film exists on the fabulous furs, foggy voice pondent Robert Toth, was level of ah exciting chase and panash...to say nothing being detained by the of her fabled legs. ;js Russian secret police in Cont. on Pg. 22 Bette Davis Cont. on pg. 22 1 8 0 8 C L U B This Pass Good For (1) Complimentary Visit At No Charge Expires March 29th, 1978 1808 Glory Hole Club 1808 Market St. Hrs. Daily 2PM-6AM 863-4488 Valid Between 2 pm & 10 pm Only both performances. Feiffer If you have not been to himself will be on band the ROXIE check out SHOW-TIME meeting all who come, and their program. They con­ 0 sharing bubbly refreshments. tinue to offer varied and by DAN TURNER &J RDAN LEAL Even without the bubbly, the stimulating films at the Tapei, and Manila, in­ show is worth the trip. lowest of prices. DENISE PERRIER cluding appearances in Sea our review) . Viet Nam from '67 to'69. FOUR WOMEN PLAYWRIGHTS (press release) Starting ERASERHEAD An accomplished cook. By Dan Turner By Dan Turner March 20th, song stylist Miss Perrier's dinners Denise Perrier brings her The One Act Theatre Company feature an unique marraige This film showing midnight velvet voice to the Monday of San Francisco is present­ of oriental cuisine with the Saturday at the ROXIE cin­ evening cabaret scene at ing four short plays writt­ hearty New Orleans gumbos ema on 16th and Valencia is Chez Jacques, the popular of her youth. en by women. These are not San Francsico talent show­ bizarre taken to the ninth She is currently working on degree. David Lynch has militant sermons on liber­ case at California and Hyde a cookbook of recipes gar­ ation, but they do reveal Streets. created a monster out of nered during her travels. the nuclear family. He women under stress, women Accompanied by Michael Her hobby is blending esent- coping, women happy, sad, Slaughter on piano. Miss has made a horror story out ials oils to produce her own of Mom, Pop, Grandma, Girl­ challenging, put upon, Perrier's three-show-a-nite personal perfumes. friend, Lover, Husband, and aggressive, caring. It is ’ repetory includes the con­ Wife, resulting in a fiasco an entertaining evening, temporary songs of Nielsen, LESLIE UGGAMS of nature...the product of and brought whoops and Paul Williams, Sondheim, By Jordan Leal this union. huzzahs from the audience and medley of the lesser- This oppressive environment for at least two of the 4É - IT' linown works of Cole Porter Possessing a freshness that is seen through the eyes of four plays. and Rogers and Hart. belies the fact she has "Eraserhead", a white I LOST A PAIR OF GLOVES been a performer for the YESTERDAY by Myrna Lamb last twenty-nine years, the collar flunky with teased hair. He is the modern is a monologue at a cafe. multi-talented Leslie Uggams The woman confesses to us opened a two week engage­ monster. You will be largely shocked directly her disillusion­ ment at the Fairmont's ment with life. Her des­ Venetian Room. Despite the by what you see. It is designed to be shock treat­ pair is focused on small numerous appearances this ments for anyone who thought things like gloves and last year on television underpants and PalTnolive specials (Roots), and talk they might want to be subur­ ban normal. after shave. She is shows galore, to see Uggams trying to write but can't this time is to see her anew. Done in black and white in the German expressionist seem to get her feelings At the age of six, Uggams style, the movie works on down on paper which lies made her TV debut in crumpled along with her "Beulah," followed by appear­ the level of psychological horror like the famous cigarettes on the table. ances on "The Show of Shows" The actress, Linda Powell, CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI. and "Milton Berle." At plays her with nerves on The film makes it point eight, she was performing at edge, a little too rushed. strongly at the beginning Harlem's Apollo Theatre, She wants ¿q ma/ce her into and then goes on too long, famous as a proving ground a character when in fact Denis« Perrier for black acts. All this but it has a raw power and Pop, jazz or show tunes... has blended to create an a statement to make. Cont. on pg. 21 English, Spanish,or Mandarin extremely captivating and __ t^hatever she sings, she powerful singer. Her acting LIGHT r brings a special presence, a ability enables her to reach personal insight to the out to the audience in each SHOW lyrics...a quality that song, her years in nightclubs has led her growing cult of allow her to command -the en­ followers to dub her "the tire room. The lady is very voice with the heart." hot entertainment. Born in New Orleans, Miss Miss Uggams will perform two Perrier was reared in the shows nightly, except Monday Bay Area hrhere she studied 9:30 and Midnight, until voice and dancing. A March 29. former member of the Zack Thompson dance group. She HOLD m e : m o v i n g also toured the Vegas-New York By Jordan Leal A new and more powerful scent Hollywood glitter circuit Jules Feiffer's latest hit, for six years as a female "HOLD ME'.", still going vocalist with the strong with its new cast, from the world’s largest manufacturer Intervals. is moving to the Montgomery Following a three-month Playhouse soon. The show solo engagement in Aus­ has been delighting audien­ 853 Valertcia of Liquid Incense, tralia in 1965, Miss Perrier ces for one whole year al­ embarked on a ten-year tour ready, and a very special of the supper clubs of birthday party is scheduled Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Saturday, March 18th at Beautiful Cars for Beautiful People from Contains .40 fluid ounces. 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